Winner, winner, chicken dinner: 8 local places to try

By Syd Kearney. Photos compiled by Andrea Waguespack.

Fried chicken is serious business here in the South. Check out these eight go-to spots in Houston, in no particular order, for great fried chicken.

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Frenchy's:New Orleans native Percy "Frenchy" Creuzot opened his po'boy shop in 1969 and quickly became famous for his spicy creole-seasoned fried chicken. There are several locations, but we're devoted to the original Third Ward cafe.

Frenchy's:New Orleans native Percy "Frenchy" Creuzot opened his po'boy shop in 1969 and quickly became famous for his spicy creole-seasoned fried chicken. There are several locations, but we're devoted to the original Third Ward cafe.